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CVE-2024-20272

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.60%

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CVE-2024-20272 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unity Connection could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected system and execute commands on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to a lack of authentication in a specific API and improper validation of user-supplied data. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unity Connection could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected system and execute commands on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to a lack of authentication in a specific API and improper validation of user-supplied data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading arbitrary files to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to store malicious files on the system, execute arbitrary commands on the operating system, and elevate privileges to root.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.60%

72.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoUnity Connection< 12.5.1.19017-4
CiscoUnity Connection>= 14.0, < 14.0.1.14006-5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20272?
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Unity Connection could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to an affected system and execute commands on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability is due to a lack of authentication in a specific API and improper validation of user-supplied data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading arbitrary files to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to store malicious files on the system, execute arbitrary commands on the operating system, and elevate privileges to root.
How severe is CVE-2024-20272?
CVE-2024-20272 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20272?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST